Unstoppable

Written By Betty Predmore

MATTHEW 8:18-34

(January 11)

Imagine if you were just your ordinary self, living your ordinary life, in the days when Jesus walked and preached. Consider what you might think if you were witness to some of his miracles. Would you be bewildered by seeing a leper instantly cured or watching water turn into wine?

The disciples must have been amazed. And they were eager to continue this journey with him, so when he told them to get in the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, they did so. Even the disciple who needed to go home to bury his father chose to stay with Jesus.

And then the storm came, and it raged around them while Jesus slept peacefully. They were terrified of drowning as they watched the water leaking into the boat. They woke him up and he rebuked them for their lack of faith.

Then they witnessed yet another miracle. The wind stopped howling and the waves ceased their rolling, and all was calm. This was done by the mere sound of his voice.

This man was unstoppable.

When they got to the other side of the lake, they were approached by two demon-possessed men. These men were angry that Jesus was in their area, and they yelled at him.

The two men challenged him to cast the demonic spirits out of them and into the herd of pigs. At his command, that is exactly what happened. Then the whole herd plunged to their death down a steep hill and into the water below.

This man is unstoppable.

You can imagine the relief of these two men to be free of these demonic spirits. How liberating that must have felt. Imagine what the men herding the sheep were thinking? What an incredible sight they had just seen, even though it didn't end favorably for their herd. Maybe they were just a bit frightened by what they saw?

Those herdsmen went running to town to tell others what they had just witnessed. The whole town came out to meet Jesus and ask him to go away.

They couldn't understand this man. They worshipped pagan gods and couldn't comprehend this man who could not be controlled or contained. His power caused them fear because they had never seen anything like it.

And his power had caused them to lose an entire herd of pigs, which upset them. They were more upset about losing their herd than they were amazed about the deliverance of the demon-possessed men. They wanted this powerful man out of their area.

Because he was unstoppable. And people like to be in control. Don't you? I know I do.

It is only when we can let go of control and let Jesus do his work that we see these amazing things happening in our lives and around us. We may be limited by this world for now, but our Jesus was, is, and always will be UNSTOPPABLE.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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